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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
2
In fog and fire a baby sits uninjured in a shell crater between opposing trenches. Soldiers from both sides cease hostilities at noon and later pause to rescue or honor the child, ending in a doomed but poignant moment of shared humanity as each side withdraws.
Sunflowers move from decoration to economic value as nations differ in use. Experts note oil from seeds rivaling olive oil, with Germany’s Gemuanay planting for oil. Sunflower seeds feed stock and bread, while stalks offer fuel. Bracken, the hardy fern, yields straw and manure. Ashes provide lye for soap.
The Fresno Herald warns that excessive late nights and overworking drain future health like withdrawn checks from a bank. Sleep debt accumulates, limiting energy for tomorrow. Readers are urged to cut fatigue, balance work, and stop sacrificing rest for current tasks.
A brief reflection on lying rooted in egotism and self-protection. The passage notes the behavior stems from selfish motives, with emphasis on the Agaire and the difficulty of tracing its source.
Walter Hough describes a journey to Xochimilco in the Valley of Mexico. The canal network links ancient lake dwellers to modern rail and trade while floating gardens and pulque barrels illustrate a fading aquatic culture. The piece contrasts historic Venice like water towns with today’s dry ground.
Automobile expert Eugene T. Pelham outlines four main coverages in auto insurance: fire and theft and transportation, legal liability, property damage, and collision. He warns brokers often inadequately explain these, noting small extra charges can enhance limits and risk coverage.
A new lubrication system uses a pocketed oil line with a float that rises as oil circulates, lighting a dash pilot when pumping and going out if circulation stops. When oil nears low levels the float rapidly rises and falls, causing the dash light to flash a warning.
The article warns that filtering gasoline through porous material can build up static electricity, especially in dry cold weather, creating a spark when the funnel контакт with the grounded tank. It suggests using fine wire gauze to reduce risk and discharging the funnel to metal contact away from the filling hole.
An Indiana inventor received patent rights for an extension rim system for rear wheels. Two steel rims bolted to wheel sides provide ten extra inches of bearing surface when tire depth is reached, preventing mired trucks on sand or soft dirt while remaining nonintrusive on hard roads.
The article explains applying wax or nonfluid cleaners with even thick coats using cheesecloth and a final chamois polish. It notes wax lasts two months or more, retouching after polishing, and removing wax with gasoline before enamel touchups to ensure a smooth, uniform finish.
Motor fashions for men for the 2016 17 winter seasons adopt a modified military look with comfort first. Soft fabrics in plaids dominate as garments become looser and longer to blend utility with style. The trench coat leads motoring outerwear for winter days with large pockets for travel essentials.
A fragmented advice piece urges applying rim paint to protect tires from water rust and rim cuts. It stresses painting rims with the body and suggests paste graphite if paint is unavailable. The tone promotes personal initiative and individuality in motor cars.
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